Naked and Famous
Created by Joaquín Simó at Death & Co, this equal-parts cocktail balances mezcal smoke against Chartreuse herbal intensity, Aperol bitterness, and bright lime. It is one of the most celebrated modern mezcal cocktails ever devised.
Ingredients
- 0.8 oz Mezcal
- 0.8 oz Yellow Chartreuse
- 0.8 oz Aperol
- 0.8 oz Fresh lime juice
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Match with herb-forward dishes like grilled chicken with chimichurri or vegetable-heavy preparations with green salsa. The Chartreuse herbal intensity needs equally vibrant, green-centered cuisine.
Instructions
Combine mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, and fresh lime juice in a cocktail shaker
Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds
Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim
Tips
The equal-parts construction means balance is everything — measure precisely rather than free-pouring Yellow Chartreuse is milder and sweeter than Green Chartreuse; do not substitute Green or the drink will be overwhelmingly herbal This cocktail is best consumed immediately while it is ice-cold, as it warms and changes character quickly